Marco Rubio lashed out at the news media on Monday night, using Twitter to mock speculation about his future while also declaring he has one, even if he's leaving elected office.

His grudge: A Washington Post article that discussed whether he was in the mix as Donald Trump's running mate. That's not a novel concept, even as Rubio has made it clear he doesn't want the position. But Rubio seems to have had enough.

The Twitter reaction was either that Rubio was the man, breaking out of his shell, or that he was drunk, not that he's known for that latter.

Funny to read about unnamed "people close" to me who claim to know my thinking on future plans.They just make it up. https://t.co/jiEYMugVHz

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